Rapoport Aaron (1885–1972) — public figure.

Aaron Rapoport was born in Latvia. In 1904 emigrated to the United Kingdom. Added “Rollin” to his surname. In 1906 moved from London to Glasgow, where in 1913 he became head of the local branch of the United Jewish Tailors’, Machinists’ and Pressers’ Trade Union. In 1916–1951 he was head of the Union’s local branch in Leeds. In the 1930s he was engaged in anti-fascist activity. Interested in Jewish historiography, especially labour history; collected a thematic archive.

Lit.: Kershen A. Uniting the Tailors: Trade Unionism amongst the Tailors of London and Leeds, 1870–1939. London, 1995; http://www.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/ead/240.htm Administrative/Biographical History